James Michael Moore

Law Offices of James Michael Moore

About James Michael Moore

James Michael Moore leads the Moore Law Firm with a commitment to ensuring access to quality legal representation for the people of the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. With over 25 years of litigation experience, he has built a practice that serves clients throughout Texas.

Legal Career: Admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1991, James is licensed to practice in Texas State courts and various Federal District Courts. His career began as an Associate Counsel at Thornton & Summers in San Antonio (1991–1994). He then established the Law Office of J. Michael Moore (1995–1999) before co-founding and managing Guerra & Moore (1999–2012), with offices in Houston, McAllen, Rio Grande City, Zapata, Texas, and Monterrey, Mexico. Since 2012, he has been the founder of Moore Law Firm, collaborating with expert law firms nationwide.

Education: James earned his Juris Doctor Cum Laude from the Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University in 1991 and holds a B.B.A. from Stephen F. Austin University (1986).

Associations: James is active in the legal community, being a member of the Federal Bar Association (Northern District of Texas chapter) since 2002, the Hidalgo County Bar Association since 1995, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association Membership Committee since 1995, the American Association for Justice since 1991, and the Attorneys Information Exchange Group since 1991.

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Practice Areas

Car Accidents

Personal Injury

Texas Car Accident Laws

Understanding Texas's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

2 years

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

modified comparative fault (51%)

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$30K/$60K/$25K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

At-Fault

At-fault driver's insurance pays

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas does James Michael Moore serve?

James Michael Moore serves clients throughout the State of Texas from his base in Edinburg.

What is James Michael Moore's educational background?

He earned his Juris Doctor Cum Laude from Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University, and holds a B.B.A. from Stephen F. Austin University.

In which courts is James Michael Moore licensed to practice?

James is licensed to practice in Texas State courts and admitted to the bar of various Federal District Courts.

What professional associations is James Michael Moore affiliated with?

He is affiliated with the Federal Bar Association, Hidalgo County Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and Attorneys Information Exchange Group.